Analog & Digital Mixing

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: There was a lot. I can´t mention one special. For me its not just to work with a famous to be proud of it. I work on new songs with a artist who had a number one hit in eleven countries in the 80´s and a friendship has developed over the years. And i love bands they want to sound like a classic record like AC DC. I had a few of them and i like the vibe of these productions.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Iam working on a hardrock, punkrock and a alternative album.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Chris Lord Alge, Tom Lord Alge, Vance Powell, Andy Wallace, Bob Clearmountain, Jaquire King, Andrew Scheps, Philippe Zdar (R.i.p) and many more

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Definitely both. You benefit from a recording and mixing thru my SSL console, there is a sound you can´t reach only digital (more 3dimensional, more smooth) but if it's just about mixing and you need a crisp modern rock sound, i prefer in the box with plugins. But mostly its a hyrid thing.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: A professional, structured, quick, uncomplicated workflow

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: To work with stuff what comes out of the soul from people. When the customer hears his music the way he always wanted to hear it, it makes me happy.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That the premium sound is only created by mixing and the best equipment.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your goals with your music? Are you happy with your sound? Do you think a premium sound will help you achieve your goals?

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Don't hesitate and see if sympathy arises, than all wishes are possible.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: A smartphone full with music on storage with good headphones, a AKG C414 mic, my SSL console and a computer with all plugins and vsts to make music.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: Omg i'm already old now :-). 40 years. 25 years of expirience with audio and mixing.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Definitely a emotional mixer. Sometimes it needs e few tricks and technical knowledge, but iam on the emotional side.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: The one i like the music and most important a good cooperation.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Keep the music simple, not complicated and master your instruments and skills.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Rock bands from classic to modern rock. And singer songwriter with their individual stuff.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My ears. Make decisions on editing, tuning and mixing the music.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Try my best to enhance what the artist want to bring to a song and give it the sound what it need to make it great hearable for all the people out there.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: A band or a singer songwriter produce songs with one of our producers and they come with a full project and record their music. After that i do my editing, mixing stuff. Or a band send their tracks and i mix their stuff. Very common to make remote mixings arround the world via listento.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: We have a studio with a modern vintage style like studios in Nashville. Its possible to make recordings in 5 seperate rooms. All mic inputs come together in our centerpiece control room thru my 24 inputs SSL console. Possibilities to use all the analog outboard classics like 1176, Distressors, La2a,La3a, Avalon 737 ect.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: Recording, Editing, Mixing